Verbs

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What is a verb?

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A verb is a word that describes an action, occurrence, or state of being.

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What is an action verb?

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An action verb is a verb that expresses physical or mental action.

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What is a linking verb?

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A linking verb connects the subject of a sentence to a subject complement, such as a noun or adjective.

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Give an example of a linking verb.

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Examples of linking verbs include 'is', 'are', 'was', 'were', 'looked', and 'seemed'.

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What is a verb phrase?

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A verb phrase consists of a main verb and its helping (auxiliary) verbs.

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Identify the verb in the sentence: 'She runs every morning.'

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The verb is 'runs'.

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Identify the linking verb in the sentence: 'The soup tastes delicious.'

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The linking verb is 'tastes'.

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What does the verb 'to be' indicate?

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The verb 'to be' indicates existence or a state of being.

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What is the difference between action verbs and linking verbs?

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Action verbs show what the subject does, while linking verbs connect the subject to more information about it.

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Identify the verb in the sentence: 'They are playing soccer.'

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The verb phrase is 'are playing'.